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Bernie Sanders

Coverage of Bernie Sanders, US senator for Vermont and former candidate for the Democratic 2016 presidential nomination.

Policy
Elon Musk and Bernie Sanders are both right about immigrationElon Musk and Bernie Sanders are both right about immigration
Policy

The H-1B visa system is deeply flawed — and good for America.

By Eric Levitz
Today, Explained podcast
A top Bernie Sanders strategist on why Kamala Harris lostA top Bernie Sanders strategist on why Kamala Harris lost
Podcast
Today, Explained podcast

Jeff Weaver explains how the Democratic Party lost working-class voters.

By Hady Mawajdeh and Noel King
Culture
Bernie Sanders inauguration memes are liberal comfort foodBernie Sanders inauguration memes are liberal comfort food
Culture

The Biden era began with wholesome Bernie memes.

By Aja Romano
Politics
How Bernie Sanders plans to force a vote on $2,000 Covid-19 relief checksHow Bernie Sanders plans to force a vote on $2,000 Covid-19 relief checks
Politics

A mix of Trumpian chaos, an impending election, and the holidays give Democrats a shot at securing more Covid-19 relief.

By Ian Millhiser
Where Bernie Sanders’s online army goes now
Technology

“It was never Bernie’s army. It was the army that got behind Bernie.”

By Emily Stewart
Politics
“The Latino vote is not being taken seriously”: Ex-Bernie Sanders adviser sounds an alarm“The Latino vote is not being taken seriously”: Ex-Bernie Sanders adviser sounds an alarm
Politics

A former senior campaign adviser for Bernie Sanders explains why Joe Biden seems to be underperforming among Latinos.

By Nicole Narea
Technology
Jeff Merkley and Bernie Sanders have a plan to protect you from facial recognitionJeff Merkley and Bernie Sanders have a plan to protect you from facial recognition
Technology

New legislation would require that companies get your consent before taking your biometric data.

By Rebecca Heilweil
Politics
Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders are building new, policy-focused task forcesJoe Biden and Bernie Sanders are building new, policy-focused task forces
Politics

The unity task forces could have a big hand in shaping Democratic policy in 2020. Here’s who’s on them.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
Joe Biden says the pandemic response is an opportunity for structural changeJoe Biden says the pandemic response is an opportunity for structural change
Politics

The former vice president highlighted needed changes to the voting system, as well as environmental and economic reforms.

By Katelyn Burns
Watch: Bernie Sanders announces the end of his presidential campaign
Politics

The Vermont senator claimed ideological victory even as he conceded the race for the Democratic nomination.

By Cameron Peters
Politics
Democrats are coalescing around Biden — except for young votersDemocrats are coalescing around Biden — except for young voters
Politics

But young people aren’t turning out in enough numbers to turn the tide for Sanders.

By Katelyn Burns
Politics
Joe Biden is winning, even though most Democrats support Medicare-for-allJoe Biden is winning, even though most Democrats support Medicare-for-all
Politics

Sanders’s core idea is quite popular among Democrats.

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
Joe Biden wins the Arizona primaryJoe Biden wins the Arizona primary
Politics

He edged out Bernie Sanders in a contest that proceeded despite coronavirus concerns.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
Despite coronavirus, 2 states are holding GOP primaries TuesdayDespite coronavirus, 2 states are holding GOP primaries Tuesday
Politics

But Ohio postponed its primary until June due to Covid-19 concerns.

By Jane Coaston
Politics
A democratic socialist explains why Bernie Sanders is losingA democratic socialist explains why Bernie Sanders is losing
Politics

“The Democratic Party will continue to lose or win narrowly unless it actually starts to ... stand for something.”

By Sean Illing
Politics
6 key moments from Sunday’s debate between Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders6 key moments from Sunday’s debate between Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders
Politics

The coronavirus outbreak hung over every moment of the debate, right from the start.

By Dylan Scott and Ella Nilsen
What Bernie Sanders’s movement does now
Politics

Socialism still isn’t broadly popular in the United States, but Bernie Sanders is.

By Emily Stewart
Politics
Bernie Sanders finally wins CaliforniaBernie Sanders finally wins California
Politics

The win gives him some much-needed momentum going into Sunday’s debate.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Biden and Sanders are canceling rallies over coronavirus. Why won’t Trump?Biden and Sanders are canceling rallies over coronavirus. Why won’t Trump?
Politics

The president canceled a three-day bus tour featuring his daughter-in-law, but campaign officials said it was not because of Covid-19.

By Katelyn Burns
Politics
Bernie Sanders’s failure to win over black voters on Tuesday could doom his campaignBernie Sanders’s failure to win over black voters on Tuesday could doom his campaign
Politics

Sanders said Wednesday that he’s staying in the race, but he’ll face an uphill battle without black voters.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
Bernie Sanders’s coalition of Latinos and young voters wasn’t enough to help him win in Tuesday’s primariesBernie Sanders’s coalition of Latinos and young voters wasn’t enough to help him win in Tuesday’s primaries
Politics

Sanders maintained his support among his core constituencies, but they couldn’t compete with Joe Biden’s surge.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
Bernie Sanders wins the North Dakota caucusesBernie Sanders wins the North Dakota caucuses
Politics

Sanders also won the state in 2016.

By Dylan Matthews
Politics
Poll: Bernie Sanders does well with Latinos — but not in FloridaPoll: Bernie Sanders does well with Latinos — but not in Florida
Politics

A new poll shows Latino voters are backing Joe Biden over Sanders in Florida.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
As field winnows, Sanders and Biden make a play for LGBTQ votersAs field winnows, Sanders and Biden make a play for LGBTQ voters
Politics

Sanders attacked Biden’s record while the former vice president released a plan for LGBTQ equality.

By Katelyn Burns
Politics
Polls show Biden and Sanders are probably going to split Warren’s votersPolls show Biden and Sanders are probably going to split Warren’s voters
Politics

That’s arguably a win for Biden after his strong Super Tuesday performance.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
The Bernie Sanders coalition turned out in CaliforniaThe Bernie Sanders coalition turned out in California
Politics

The Bernie Sanders youth and Latinx coalition turned out in California

By Katelyn Burns
Why support for Medicare-for-all didn’t translate into a bigger Super Tuesday for Bernie Sanders
Politics

Medicare-for-all keeps outperforming Bernie Sanders with Dem primary voters.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Bernie Sanders promised to bring in younger voters. It’s not happening so far.Bernie Sanders promised to bring in younger voters. It’s not happening so far.
Politics

Sanders’s vowed political revolution is struggling to get off the ground.

By German Lopez
Explainers
Bernie Sanders vs. the superdelegates, explainedBernie Sanders vs. the superdelegates, explained
Explainers

In 2016, Sanders’s fans argued superdelegates cost him the nomination. This time, he might need them.

By Dylan Scott and Ella Nilsen
Politics
Bernie Sanders won the Utah primary in 2016. He just did it again.Bernie Sanders won the Utah primary in 2016. He just did it again.
Politics

Utah’s primary gave Bernie Sanders a much-needed win.

By German Lopez
Politics
Black and Latino voters were hit hardest by long lines in the Texas Democratic primaryBlack and Latino voters were hit hardest by long lines in the Texas Democratic primary
Politics

A shortage of polling sites likely led to long wait times in Harris County.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
Bernie Sanders dominates in his home state of VermontBernie Sanders dominates in his home state of Vermont
Politics

The Vermont senator’s home-state victory was never really in question as he cruised to a win.

By Cameron Peters
Politics
Bernie Sanders’s new favorite Medicare-for-all study, explainedBernie Sanders’s new favorite Medicare-for-all study, explained
Politics

A new study shows Medicare-for-all would save lives and money. But some experts have big doubts.

By Dylan Scott
Technology
Why Twitter says Bloomberg’s fake Sanders tweets don’t break its rulesWhy Twitter says Bloomberg’s fake Sanders tweets don’t break its rules
Technology

The Bloomberg campaign’s controversial tweets fictitiously quoting Bernie Sanders, briefly explained.

By Shirin Ghaffary
Bernie Sanders’s evolution on immigration, explained
Politics

Bernie Sanders was once wary of immigrant workers. Now he’s on their side.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
Bernie Sanders’s Medicare-for-all single-payer billBernie Sanders’s Medicare-for-all single-payer bill
Politics
How swing voters feel about Medicare-for-allHow swing voters feel about Medicare-for-all
Politics

The case for not worrying about Medicare-for-all’s electability.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Why Medicare-for-all works for Bernie Sanders — and nobody elseWhy Medicare-for-all works for Bernie Sanders — and nobody else
Politics

Medicare-for-all isn’t dragging Sanders down so far in 2020. Here’s why.

By Dylan Scott
Bernie Sanders just won the all-important New Hampshire primary
Politics

An inside look at how the Sanders campaign pulled off their New Hampshire win.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
Bernie Sanders’s radical plan to fix the Supreme CourtBernie Sanders’s radical plan to fix the Supreme Court
Politics

One possible version: What if the Court had 188 justices?

By Ian Millhiser